crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/7969-440.md

# BAFI SDN

- EPA Reg No: **7969-440**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Bacillus firmus strain I-1582 (100%)
- Label accepted: 2009-08-19
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/082608-00003-20090819.pdf

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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. 
EPA Reg, 
Number: 
82608-3 
Term of 
Issuance: \ 
)of1 
Date of Issuance: 
08/lff/01 
Unconditional 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511 P) 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 
Washington,. DC 20460 
Name of Pesticide Product: 
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 
lL Registration 
_ Reregistration 
(under FIFRA, as amended) 
SciReg (US. Agent for AgroGreen, Biological Division, Minrav) 
12733 Director's Loop 
Woodbridge, VA 22192 
BAFI SON 
Note: Changes in labeling differing in' substance from th~t accepted inconneciion with ttl'is registration must be sUbmittEl9to andaccepte(j'bythe 
Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention DiviSion prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above 
EPA registration number. . 
On, the basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered under the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. 
Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health and the 
environinent, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The , 
acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant a right to exclusive 
use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. 
This registration does not eliminate the need for continual reassessment of the pesticide. If EP A 
determines at any time, that additional data are required to maintain in effect an existing 
registration, the Agency will require submission of such data under Section 3(c)(2)(B) of the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. 
This pesticide product, containing Bacillusfirmus isolate 1582, is registered in accordance with 
FIFRA Section 3(c)(5) provided that you do ,the following: 
1. Submit/cite all data required for registration and registration review of your product under 
FIFRA when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data. 
Signature of Approving Official: Date: 
(See second page for signature) 
EPA Form 8570-6

2. Submit three (3) copies oftherevised final printed labeling before you release the product· 
for shipment. 
A stamped copy of the final draft label is enclosed for your records. If you have further 
questions, please email Shanaz Bacchus atbacchus.shanaz@epa.gov or call her on 703-308-
8097. 
Sincerely, 
~?Mjt, 
W. Michael McDavit, Associate Director 
Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P). 
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BAFISDN 
. Concentrate Biological Nematicide 
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A Dry Formulation for Use in Seed Coating Against Plant Parasitic Nematodes 
Active Ingredient: 
Bacillus firmus (strain 1-1582)* .................................................................... 100% 
Total: ......................... : ................ : .................................. : .............................. 100% 
* Contains a minimum of 1 X'1011 cfu/gram 
EPA Reg. No. 82608- 3 
Net Contents: 11 Ibs. (5 kg) 
Manufactured and Guaranteed by 
AgroGreen, Biological Division, 
Minrav Infrastructures (1993) Ltd. 
Ashdod 77101 Israel .' 
Phone: 011 97288633117. 
EPA Est. No. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
For TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1·800·334·7577 
For PRODUCT USE Information Call1·866·99BAYER (1·866·992·2937) 
FIRST AID 
• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. 
Remove contact lenses, if pres~nt, after the first 5 minutes, then continue If in eyes: • 
. rinsing eye. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 
For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577. 
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or 
doctor or going for treatment. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals 
CAUTION. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear protective 
eyewear. Wash thoroughly with soap ;:and water after handling and before eating, drinking, 
chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
• waterproof gloves 
• shoes plus socks 
• dust/mist filtering respirator with NIOSH prefix N-21, P-95 or R-95 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. Keep and wash PPE separately 
from other laundry. 
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USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should wash hands before eating,'drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the 
toilet. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves 
beforje r~moving. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 
Environmental Hazards 
Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or 
rinsate. 
IMPORTANT: Read the ,entire label before using this product. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
For use only in commercial seed treatment equipment. Not for use in hopper box, planter box, ' 
slurry box, or other farmer-applied applications. 
Read the entire label before using this product 
General Information 
BAFI SON contains bacteria which colonize the developing root system, providing early season 
protection agai'nst damage caused by soil-inhabiting nematodes such as Root Knot Nematode, 
Soybean Cyst Nematode, Reniform Nematode, Dagger Nematode, Lance Nematode and Lesion 
Nematode that atta~k root systems. As a resuit of this biological protection, a vigorous root 
system is established by the plant, which often-results in more uniform plants and greater yi~lds. 
DIRECTIONS FOR SEED TREATMENT 
Apply BAFI SON as a water-based slurry with other registered seed-treatment insecticides and 
fungicides through standard slurry or mist. This product can be mixed with other registered Bayer 
CropScience seed treatment insecticides and fungicides in accordance with the most restrictive of 
label limitations and precautions: Do not exceed any label dosage rates. This product cannot be 
mixed with any product containing a label prohibition against such mixing. Pre-test for 
compatibility with other seed treatment products: 
COMPATIBILITY 
To determine the physical compatibility with other seed-applied products use a jar test. Add the 
proportionate amount of the products and water to a jar and agitate and observe mixing 
characteristics. Add a small amount of water first, then flowableS, then emulsifiable concentrates! 
concentrates, dry products and BAFI SON last followed with the remaining water. Afterthorough 
mixing allow product to stand for 5-10 minutes. If the combined products remain mixed or can be 
easily remixed; it is physically compatible. 
NOTE: This product does not contain colorant. To comply with 40 CFR 153.155, all seed treated 
commercially with this product must be colored with an EPA-approved dye orcolorant of a 
. suitable color to prevent accidental use as food for man or feed for animals. The Federal Seed 
Act requires that bags containing treated seed shall be labeled with the following information: 
"This seed has been treated with Bacillus firmus (strain 1-1582). Do not use for food, feed or oil 
purposes." 
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 
To mix, first add the chemical insecticides and/or fungicides to the slurry mix with approximately 
% of the required water. Slowly add the BAFI SON to the slurry until a uniform suspension is 
obtained. Add -the remai,nderof the required water and maintain continuous agitation. 
Apply as a water-based slurry of adequate volume to distribute spores uniformly over seed 
surface area. The volume of slurry will vary according to companion seed treatments and seed 
type being treated. Further detailed application instructions can be obtained by c?ntacting locai 
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AgroGreenlBayer CropScience persons or call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1'-866-992-2937) or 
visit our Web site at www.BayerCropScienceUS.com for contact information.' 
Do net store mixed slurries for longer than 24 hours. 
AGRICULTURAl- AND HORTICULTURAL SEEDS* 
. . . 
For suppression of early season nematodes, apply at the application rates listed in the chart 
below. Not for seed treatment use in hopper-box, planter-box, or other non-commercial seed 
treatm~nt applications at ~Ianting. 
Crop Group Application Rates 
Cereal Grains Barley, Buckwheat, Millet, bats, Rice, Rye, Sorghum, Triticale, 
Wheat - Apply at 0.01 -1 gm 110;000 seed 
Corn (field,'sweet and pop) - Apply at 0.08 -8 gmi unit of 80,000 
seed 
Cotton Apply at 0.2 - 20 gm 1 unit of 200,000 seed 
Peanuts Apply at 0.001 - 0.1 gm 11,000 seed. , 
Soybeans Apply at 0.01 - 1'QrTl 110,000 seed 
Sunflowers Apply at 0.001 - 0.1 gm 11,000 seed - \ 
Turf and ForaQe Grasses Apply at 0.01 - 1 Qm 110,000 seed 
Canola, Mustard Seed Apply at 0.01 -1 gm 110,000 seed 
and Rapeseed 
Tobacco Apply at 0.5 - 50 qm 1500,000 seed 
Legume Vegetables Adzuki bean,asparagus bean, blackeyed peas, broad bean (fava), 
(except sOYtlean) catjang, chickpea (Garbanzo bean), Chinese longbean, cowpea, 
, Crowder pea, dwarf pea, edible-pod bean, English pea, field bean, , 
field pea, garden pea, green pea, Guar, Jackbean, kidney bean, 
lima bean, 'Ientil, Lupin (grain,sweet, white and white sweet), moth 
bean, mung bean, navy bean, pigeon pea, rice bean, runner bean, 
snap bean, snow pea, Southern pea, sugar snap pea, tepary bean, 
urd bean, yardlong bean, wax bean, 
Apply at 0.01 - 1 qm 110,000 seed 
Brassica (Cole) Leafy Broccoli (including Chinese and raab), Brussels sprouts, cabbage 
Vegetables (including Chinese bok choy, Chinese napa and mustard), 
cauliflower, cavalo broccoli, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mizuna, 
mustard greens, mustard spinach, and rape greens 
Apply at 0.1 - 10 gm 1 unit of 100,000 seed 
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Crop Group 
Cucurbit Vegetables 
Leafy Vegetables 
Fruiting Vegetables 
Bulb Vegetables 
Root and Tuber 
Vegetables 
Application Rates 
Chayote (fruit), Chinese waxgourd, citron melon, cucumber, 
gherkin, edible gourd (includes hyotan, cucuzza, Chinese okra, and 
hechima), Momordica spp. (includes balsam apple, balsam pear, 
bitter melon, Chinese cucumber), muskmelon (includes true 
cantaloupe, cantaloupe, casaba, Crenshaw melon, golden pershaw 
melon, honeydew melon, honey balls, mango melon, Persian 
melon, pineapple melon, Santa Claus melon, and snake melon), 
pumpkin, summer squash (includes crookneck squash, scallop 
squash, straightneck squash, vegetable marrow, zucchini), winter 
squash (includes butternut squash, calabaza, hubbqrd squash), 
Cucumis mixtar, Cucumis pepo (includes acorn squash, spaghetti 
squash), watermelon (includes hybrids and/or varieties of Citrullus 
lanatus.). . 
Apply at 0.001 - 0.1 gm /1,000 seed. 
Amaranth (leafy, Chinese spinach, tampala, cardoon, celery 
(including Chinese), celtuce, chervil, chrysanthemum (edible-leaved 
and garland), corn salad, cress (garden and upland), dandelion, 
dock, endivefennel (finochio), lettuce (head and leaf),orach, 
,parsely, purslane (garden and winter), radicchio, rhubarb, spinach* 
(including new Zealand and vine), and Swiss·chard. 
Apply at 0;1 - 10 gm / unit of 100,000 seed 
Eggplant, groundcherry, pepino, pepper (including bell pepper, chili 
pepper, cooking pepper" pimento, sweet pepper), tomatillo, and 
tomato 
Apply at 0.01 - 1 gm /10,000 seed 
Garlic, Leek, Onion (dry bulb and green), Shallot 
Applyat 0.1 - 10 gm / unit of 100,000 seed 
Arracacha; arrowroot, artichoke (Chinese and Jerusalem), beet 
(garden and sugar), burdock (edible), canna (edible), carrot, 
cassava (bitter and sweet), celery root, chayote, chervil, chicory, 
chufa, dasheen, ginger, ginseng, horseradish, leren, parsley (turnip­
rooted), parsnip, potato, radish (includes oriental dalkon), rutabaga, 
salsify (includes black and Spanish), skirret, sweet potato, tanier, 
tumeric, turnip, yam bean Uicama, manioc pea), yam 
Apply at 0.01 - 1 gm /10,000 seed 
* Seed treated in California must be destineq for planting in states other than ·California and is not 
to be planted in Cplifornia. 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. 
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Avoid freezing. Store in original container only~ Store in dry place. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on 
site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple 
rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill 
the container Ys full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application 
equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after 
the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling, if 
available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by, incineration, or if allowed by 
state and local authorities, by burning. If, burned, stay' out of smoke. 
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IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE 
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Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of 
Liability before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened -product 
container at once. 
By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties 
and Limitations of Liability. 
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be 
followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks ,associated with the use of this 
product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other' unintended consequences may result because of 
such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or 
application, all of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks ,shall be 
assumed by the user or buyer. 
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, 
BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,' EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, 
THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer 
CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify 
the warranties contained' herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, 
BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY' WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING 
OF THIS PRODUCT. 
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE 
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR 
DAMAGES RESULTING ·FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN 
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL 
NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, 6~ AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE'S ELECTION, 
THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT. 
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